The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the…
World Bank update, a reminder of our plan…
For the first time, Uganda’s major external funding partner, the World Bank, in its 14th Uganda Economic Update, emphasised Social Protection programmes as an important policy tool for building resilience and supporting households to invest…
DR Congo ready to fight for COVID-19 –…
The Democratic Republic of Congo, which has already been facing an Ebola epidemic for more than a year, is preparing to face the coronavirus. Given the volume of its trade with China, one of its…
Development of engines on the African continent
An investment in 2007 in an acre of land in Juja, a small town 30 km north of Nairobi, would have earned a savvy speculator a return of 1 428% in 2019. That’s according to…
Second case of Coronavirus confirmed in Africa
Algeria's ministry of Health, Population and Hospital Reform has reported the country's first case of COVID-19. A statement released by the World Health Organization says health authorities in Algeria has reported tests indicating that an…
AU says Africa feeling coronavirus socioeconomic effects due…
The African Union (AU) says despite the continent having only one confirmed case of coronavirus, the effects of the outbreak that have hit China the hardest will be felt in the continent owing to its…
Namibia becomes first African country to export red…
Namibia has become the first African country to export red meat to the US, after nearly two decades of negotiations. The state-owned Meatco's first shipment of meat, 25 tonnes of beef, set off towards Philadelphia…
Egypt’s economy to become sixth strongest in the…
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Organization, said that Egypt’s economy is set to become the sixth strongest in the world by the year 2030, during an interview with Russia Today (RT) on Thursday, February 20. Highlighting a…
Coronavirus: SA identified as ‘one of the most…
A combined research paper published by a leading team of European and American scientists has analysed the countries most at rist of coronavirus across Africa. Sadly, South Africa ranks pretty highly. The paper – published…
US Secretary of State praises Angola’s anti-corruption drive
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is visiting Senegal, Angola and Ethiopia on his maiden African trip. He is also the first U.S. Cabinet official to visit in more than 18 months. He left…
Coronavirus : ECOWAS health ministers meet in Mali
West African Health Ministers met in Bamako on Friday to discuss the threat of the coronavirus to their countries. They agreed to strengthen cooperation and to increase vigilance and surveillance at entry ports. Michel Hamala…
Amazing African Tribal Traditions – The bull jumping…
Ethiopia’s Hamar tribe (also known as the Hamer tribe), made up mostly of pastoralists who respect and treasure their cattle, have a rather athletic initiation ritual. Forget cow tipping – this tradition is all about…
Quintessence of Rwanda 🇷🇼
Location: Central Africa Rwanda has undergone a radical transformation since its devastating 1994 genocide, with increased political stabilization, dramatic infrastructure improvements and impressive economic growth fueled by a burgeoning ecotourism industry. At its heart are…
AFCON 2019: Indomitable Lions Earn a Point
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon earned a point against Ghana in their second game of the AFCON tournament on Saturday after both teams played 0-0. Cameroun had some decent chances but the Indomitable Lions were…
Quintessence of Madagascar 🇲🇬
Location: East Africa Madagascar is a country with some of the best nature reserves and adventure anyone has ever experienced. However, traveling Madagascar independently is not for the faint hearted, especially if it’s your first…
Quintessence of Mozambique 🇲🇿
Mozambique is one of the most amazing off-the-beaten-path countries I’ve visited. With very little info online to go on when I initially went, I was a bit scared to go it alone, but I found…
Sudan crisis: Security forces move against protesters
Sudan's security forces have used force to try to break up a long-running sit-in outside the army headquarters in Khartoum, protesters say. Gunfire has been heard in the capital and casualties are reported. Sudan has…
Sudan’s protesters can help alleviate Yemen’s tragedy
As Sudan’s protesters ratchet up the pressure on the transitional military council to hand over power to civilian rule, they should also demand an end to their country’s role in the war in Yemen. Such…
Uganda Hosts Commonwealth Anti-Corruption Conference
Anti-corruption chiefs will convene in Kampala from 6th to 11th May 2019 to discuss ways of dealing with corruption, one of the major problems facing governments around the globe. The Inspectorate of Government will tomorrow…
